South Korea Records Surge In Forced Liquidations

Forced stock sales in South Korea surged this week as rising volatility triggered margin calls, with forced liquidations reaching 77.7 billion won ($58 million) as of Wednesday. Outstanding margin balances climbed to a record 2.15 trillion won ($1.6 billion), driven by an AI-fueled semiconductor rally that reversed after Middle East tensions. Analysts warn elevated unpaid margins could prompt further forced selling and market pressure.
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